I'm thinking about taking medication. I haven't seen a psych yet, but I've been urged in the past to do so. I've always been very resistant to the idea of medication, for various reasons, such as it being, in my estimation, a moral flaw, or that my problems just aren't serious enough to warrant medication.

So, I'm asking anyone who was once resistant but decided to take meds to share their reasons why. What were your reasons for avoiding it? What convinced you otherwise?

And second, anyone who was taking meds but has since sworn them off, I'd like to hear from you as well. I doubt this is a decision to be made lightly.